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Outgoing Star Casino chairman admits it was a 'mistake' to appoint executives who were not qualified for jobs

John O'Neill tells a public inquiry several executives at Sydney's Star Casino were promoted to roles "beyond their competencies".

The Star suspends VIP rebate program aimed at attracting high-spending gamblers

The Star suspends VIP rebate program aimed at attracting high-spending gamblers

The Star Entertainment Group says it will suspend its VIP rebate programs while it deals with probity issues from a damning inquiry into the company's suitability to run its Sydney casino.

Star wars: how the NSW casino inquiry claimed a CEO

Star wars: how the NSW casino inquiry claimed a CEO

Critics say allegations against Star casino aired at gaming inquiry reflect a deeper malaise afflicting corporate Australia

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Australia risks damage to economy without expanded money laundering laws, says Senate committee

Government has ‘dragged its feet’ on reform and Australia could be placed on grey list which includes Syria, Myanmar and South Sudan

The Guardian - AU

Crown Perth royal commission details many failings of WA government and casino regulator

Crown has faced repeated fire for alleged wrongdoing in its casinos, but a WA royal commission final report also points the finger at some less racy targets — the state government and its casino watchdog.

Crown Perth Royal Commission report has been handed to Mark McGowan but remains under wraps

Almost a year to the day after it was established, the Perth Casino Royal Commission delivers its final report.

Australia lawsuit accuses Crown Resorts of 'innumerable' money laundering breaches

An Australian government agency filed a lawsuit on Tuesday accusing casino operator Crown Resorts Ltd of "serious and systemic noncompliance" with anti-money laundering laws, complicating a $6.3 billion buyout by Blackstone Inc.

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AUSTRAC eyes Crown over alleged breaches

AUSTRAC eyes Crown over alleged breaches

AUSTRAC has served two Crown operations with a statement of claim and begun proceedings in the Federal Court, following an investigation that began in 2020.

AUSTRAC slaps Crown with legal penalty

AUSTRAC slaps Crown with legal penalty

Australia's financial crimes watchdog has launched legal action against the nation's biggest casino for possible money laundering breaches.

The Canberra Times

ASX rises for the third day and Russia doubles interest rates to prop up the rouble amid financial sanctions over Ukraine invasion

ASX rises for the third day and Russia doubles interest rates to prop up the rouble amid financial sanctions over Ukraine invasion

The ASX gains ground as the Reserve Bank keeps interest rates at a record low and Russia more than doubles its key interest rate after the West ramped up financial sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine.

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